How can I keep my laptop display off in clamshell mode on NixOS with KDE?
I'm running NixOS with KDE Plasma, Plasma Login Manager, and a ThinkPad X1 Carbon connected to an external monitor. I want the built-in display to remain off whenever…
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How can I keep my laptop display off in clamshell mode on NixOS and KDE?
I'm using NixOS with KDE Plasma, Plasma Login Manager, and a ThinkPad X1 Carbon connected to an external monitor. I want the built-in display to remain off while…
Is NixOS configuration a unified interface for managing the whole system?
I'm trying to understand how NixOS differs conceptually from a more traditional distribution such as Arch. During a manual NixOS installation, would I normally declare things like the…
Is NixOS configuration a unified interface for managing the whole system?
I'm trying to understand how NixOS differs conceptually from a more traditional distribution. For example, instead of installing GRUB manually and editing /etc/default/grub, would I declare the relevant…
What tools can replicate a Linux setup across different distributions?
I use several Linux distributions and really like the way NixOS lets me describe my system in /etc/nixos/configuration.nix. I can keep the configuration as plain text, install software…
What are good ways to replicate a Linux setup across different computers?
I use several Linux distributions and like how NixOS lets me describe my system in a configuration file, such as /etc/nixos/configuration.nix. That makes it easy to install software…
Do I really need to switch from a beginner-friendly Linux distribution?
I'm new to Linux and keep seeing people recommend "beginner distributions" as if users are expected to move on to something more complicated later. Why would I need…
How can I customize my keyboard layout on NixOS without root access?
I'm using NixOS with X11 and don't have administrator privileges. AltGr is already configured, but several of the characters it produces aren't useful to me. I'd like to…
How can I customize my keyboard layout on NixOS without admin access?
I'm using NixOS with X11 and don't have administrator privileges. AltGr is working, but some of the characters it produces aren't useful to me, such as º and…
What Are Some Good Arch-Based Server Distros?
I'm pretty comfortable with Linux after years of using it on my desktop, and I'm not afraid to dive into the command line. Recently, I ran into issues…
What Are the Best Alternatives to Ubuntu Server for Arch Users?
I'm looking for a solid server distro after having a frustrating experience with Ubuntu Server. I'm not new to Linux; I've used it on my desktop for years…
Help Me Choose the Right Linux Distro
I've been diving into Linux for a few days as a Windows user looking for a lightweight, bloat-free system that just works. I'm considering a few distros: -…
What’s the Best Minimal Linux Distro for a TTY Setup?
While working on my NixOS configuration, I've been thinking about how much is actually needed for a complete graphical Linux distribution. I have a main PC that I…
NixOS or Guix: Which Linux Distro Should I Try?
I'm diving into the world of Linux and I've got an old ThinkPad as my second computer. My goal is to learn more about Linux in general and…
What Are the Alternative Container Solutions Besides Docker?
Hey everyone! I'm really not a fan of Docker (or Podman, which I know is similar), and I'm looking for other containerization options that might work better for…
How to Use `sed` for Inserting Text with Variables in Bash?
Hey everyone! I'm diving into bash scripting and working on an install script for my NixOS setup. I need to replace a comment in my file with some…
NixOS vs. Arch Linux: Which Should I Choose?
I'm trying to figure out which Linux distro is better for performance: NixOS or Arch Linux? I just stumbled upon NixOS and want to know how it compares…